Sarah Holyoake

I offer flexible availability, including weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings, with some weekend appointments also available. Please contact me for my current availability.

I can provide online sessions, in person, or walk and talk sessions in a park near me.

Online sessions are held online via Zoom or Whatsapp. 

I offer a free, no obligation, 15-minute initial conversation for you to bring any questions or concerns. You can tell me what you are hoping to gain from therapy, or if you don't know, that's ok too! You can tell me as little or as much as you like in this call and it can be as relaxed as you need. 

I’m Sarah. I’m an Integrative counsellor and coach, with experience in mental health work across the NHS and the Education sector. My wide range of experience helps me understand and connect with my diverse clients. I have worked with addiction, anxiety, bereavement, bipolar, depression, EUPD, loneliness, loss, neurodivergence, OCD, (c-)PTSD, psychosis, schizophrenia, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, stress, trauma, and many more.

I also enjoy supporting people with compulsive sexual behaviours, gender identity issues, relationships, sexuality, sex/intimacy, stigma, abuse, taboos, trauma.

I work intuitively, getting to know you and your story and what you need. I care about understanding your perspective and seeing you as an individual. I will give you a space to slow down, escape from external pressures and sit with uncertainty.

I understand that mental well-being encompasses biological, psychological, physical and social factors, so I work holistically to help my clients discover their purpose, and underlying emotions. I am passionate about spirituality and alternative therapies and will bring these into the room if you are interested. I bring in knowledge of somatic/ body work and neurolinguistic programming.

Perhaps you've always felt different. Maybe you are questioning your identity, sexuality, or way of living. You may have low self-worth because of past rejection, shame or abuse. Maybe you have unhealthy coping mechanisms that you want to change. 

I'm passionate about finding the part of you you've been hiding or are ashamed of, and helping you acknowledge, embrace, and heal it. I draw on different models and adapt creatively to your needs. I know how important a comfortable working relationship is in helping you be yourself and be vulnerable. 

If you want to bring your whole, raw, imperfect self to therapy and feel accepted, seen and liberated, get in touch. I'm open about my life experiences to help clients feel less alone.

I have a PostGrad Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. My integrative approach means I draw from different models to meet your needs and personality. I include coaching when I think it may help you, but I will always discuss this with you first. I see everyone as an individual with their own identity — exploring your unique culture, race, gender, and life experience.

Starting from a person-centred, humanistic core, I combine elements of CBT skills such as thought challenging, journalling and relaxation, psychodynamic skills to explore your past, and existentialism to explore meaning. Gestalt brings in what is happening for you in the moment; Transactional analysis for relationship issues; Acceptance and commitment therapy for values and actions; CBT for practical changes and Coaching to bring in movement.

I treat your mind but also your body. I include grounding techniques, mindfulness/ meditation, diet/ nutrition, exercise and sleep hygiene and psycho-education if you find these helpful.

I take a gentle, non-directive approach, however if I feel you will benefit from being challenged, I will do so with kindness and empathy. I won't leave you in uncomfortable silence and will ensure therapy is a warm, safe, enjoyable and empowering place for you.

My practice is allied with the queer and trans+ community, and is sex/ kink positive, LGBTQIA+, sex Worker, and ENM-friendly. I'm comfortable with all aspects of BDSM and Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity. 

Work can either be short-term, 6-8 sessions, or open-ended if you are looking for longer-term support. I offer online sessions and can accommodate in person. 

✅ Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MÂ鶹ԭ´´) Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Counselling

✅ Regular supervision and continued professional development

✅ Committed to ethical, anti-oppressive, inclusive therapeutic work

✅ Work under the Â鶹ԭ´´ Ethical Framework, ensuring confidentiality, care, and professionalism

I offer a lower rate for the first session - £30. I think it's important  you are able to ask any questions you want, get a feel for who I am and how I work and whether we are a good fit!

I offer flexible availability, including weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings, with some weekend appointments also available. Please contact me for my current availability.

Sessions are held online via Zoom or whatsapp or Google Meet - whatever suits you best!

I offer a free, no obligation, 45-minute initial conversation.

You can bring any questions or concerns, what you are hoping to gain from therapy, or if you don't know, that's ok too.

Starting from a person-centred, humanistic core, I combine elements of CBT skills such as thought challenging, journalling and relaxation, psychodynamic skills to explore your past, and existentialism to explore meaning. Gestalt brings in what is happening for you in the moment; Transactional analysis for relationship issues; Acceptance and commitment therapy for values and actions; CBT for practical changes and Coaching to provide a personalised, tailored approach.

I understand that mental well-being encompasses biological, psychological, physical and social factors, so I work holistically to help clients discover their purpose, and underlying emotions. I am passionate about spirituality and alternative therapies and will bring these into the room if you are interested. I bring in knowledge of somatic/ body work and neurolinguistic programming.

I am gentle when necessary, encouraging and challenging when you need me to be. I will never leave you in silence for long (unless you need me to!) and will ensure therapy is a warm, safe, enjoyable and empowering place for you.

Work can either be short-term, for example 6-8 sessions, or open-ended if you are looking for longer term support. I offer online sessions, UK-wide. For international clients, please state this in your enquiry.

✅ Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MÂ鶹ԭ´´) Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Counselling

✅ Regular supervision and continued professional development

✅ Committed to ethical, anti-oppressive, inclusive therapeutic work

✅ Work under the Â鶹ԭ´´ Ethical Framework, ensuring confidentiality, care, and professionalism

I’m Sarah. I’m an Integrative counsellor and coach with over 6 years’ experience working in mental health, both in the NHS and the Education sector. My wide range of experience helps me understand and connect with my diverse clients. I have worked with addiction, anxiety, bereavement, bipolar, depression, EUPD, loneliness, loss, neurodivergence, OCD, (c-)PTSD, psychosis, schizophrenia, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, stress, trauma, and many more.

My practice is allied with the queer and trans+ community, and is LGBTQIA+ , Kink, Sex Worker, and ENM-friendly. I'm neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and ethically non-monogamous. 

I enjoy supporting people with gender identity issues, relationships, sexuality, sex/intimacy, stigma, abuse, taboos, trauma, addiction and Kink/BDSM, as well as the above.

I work intuitively, getting to know you and your story and what you need.. I want our work to be long-term and meaningful.

If you want to bring your whole, raw, imperfect self to therapy and feel accepted, seen and liberated, get in touch. I am happy with self-disclosure if it helps to deepen the relationship, as I understand the difficulties of sharing everything with a stranger.